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This guide only applies for sewer assets up to and including 225mm diameter.
These guidelines (subject to change) provide an outline of the requirements which need to be
considered when planning to construct works over the Water Authority’s easement or within 1.0 metre
of sewer and/or water assets.
This is a legislated requirement under the provisions of the Water Industry Act 1994.
If any works are to be constructed over an easement or within 1.0 metre of a Water Authority asset,
prior approval must be sought from the relevant Water Authority.
The guidelines establish criteria which assist in protecting sewer and water assets from damage, while
ensuring that customers avoid the cost and inconvenience of removing structures which may impede
access to an asset for maintenance.
This guide only applies for sewer assets up to and including 225mm diameter.
By following the steps below your application should proceed with minimal delay and
inconvenience.
1. Prior to designing any structure or carrying out works, please seek to establish if the proposed
structure/or works is to be located over an easement or within 1.0 metre of a sewer or water asset.
2. Request a detailed sewer asset location plan (Size, Depth & Offset) or water asset plan from the
relevant Water Authority (a standard fee may be applicable).
3. Refer to the guidelines contained within this document to confirm if the proposed works comply
with the Water Authority requirements.
4. Lodge an application form with the relevant Water Authority along the applicable application fee
and a set of building plans. Plans must include a site plan which clearly indicates the type of
structure to be built, foundation details and relevant elevation plans.
A standard fee applies for the processing of applications. However, in the event that additional
information is required to assess the condition/location of existing assets, the cost is to be borne by
the applicant. Costs may include survey and/or Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) investigations.
Note: It is the owner/developers responsibility to confirm the actual location of Water Authority assets
prior to commencing any works.
For information on how to apply for approval please contact the relevant Water Authority.
1. ASSETS
Sewer mains up to and including 225mm diameter less than 3.5m deep
Item 1.1 3
(excluding concrete sewers)
Sewer mains up to and including 225mm diameter greater than 3.5m
Item 1.2 4
deep
Item 1.3 Concrete sewer main less than 3.5m deep 4
Item 1.4 Sewer mains greater than 225mm diameter 5
Item 1.5 Property connection branches servicing an adjoining property 5
Item 1.6 Property connection branches servicing customer’s own property 6
Item 1.7 Maintenance holes 7
Item 1.8 Maintenance shafts 7
Item 1.9 Sewer rising mains, vacuum lines and pressure sewers 7
Item 1.10 Water Mains 8
Item 1.11 Easements reserved for sewerage / water purposes containing no assets 8
2.STRUCTURES / WORKS
Item 2.1 Residences / habitable structures 9
Item 2.2 Dependent person’s unit - managed by government authority only 14
Item 2.3 Brick garages and brick carports greater than 10m² 18
Item 2.4 Lightweight garages and carports greater than 10m² 24
Item 2.5 Carports and sheds less than 10m² 30
Item 2.6 Brick fences and retaining walls 36
Item 2.7 Excavation and landscaping 41
Item 2.8 Driveways and paving 47
Item 2.9 Swimming pools, spas and saunas 50
Item 2.10 Above ground water tanks 55
Tennis courts, lawn bowling greens, all surfaces including posts / light
Item 2.11 58
poles and fencing
Item 2.12 Electrical transmission poles and towers 63
Item 2.13 Utilities – gas, electricity, telecommunication and property drains 67
Item 2.14 Commercial, industrial, public and sporting buildings 70
3.DIAGRAMS
Maintenance hole 74
Maintenance shaft 74
Sewer main invert less than 3.5 metres deep – habitable structure 75
Sewer main invert greater than 3.5 metres – habitable structure 76
Adjoining property sewer branches – residential only 77
Industrial/commercial – property connection branch and sewer mains 78
Retaining walls 79
Excavation – cut & fill 80
Retaining walls – timber or brick property connection branch 81
Ground anchors 81
Decking over sewer 82
Garage traversing sewer main 83
Demountable light weight structure 84
Brick/timber – non demountable structures 85
Pools and spa’s 86
Driveways and paving 87
Utilities 88
Structurally independent roofing 89
Ground floor cantilevering 90
Clearances required from assets 91
Guidelines for Proposed Works Over / Adjacent to Water Authority Assets up to and including 225mm diameter | 1
DEFINITIONS
24 Hour Access Required for maintenance purposes. Unobstructed entry to the sewer is to be
maintained at all times. When a structure is constructed boundary to boundary,
access via a doorway or roller door is required.
Adjacent Includes all works / foundations located within 1.0m of an asset but not over
the asset.
All Works Includes but is not limited to:
All types of building works / structures, site works, construction, demolitions,
additions, garages, sheds, carports, outhouses, pergolas, verandas, gazebos,
sails, decking, saunas, fences, retaining walls, swimming pools, driveways,
paving, tennis courts, posts, light poles, excavations/landscaping, footings /
foundations (including ground anchors), utilities, telecommunications, above
ground water tanks.
Angle of Repose Line of influence from pipe (Generally an angle of 45 degrees taken from the
edge of pipe).
Assets Includes but not limited to:
Sewer mains, water mains, maintenance holes, maintenance shafts, property
connection branches, vent shafts and pumping stations
Cantilevering Structure or beam extended from a wall or foundation to support a balcony or
wall.
Demountable Any structure or roof that can be manually dismantled and removed from its
current position by two people within a four hour period.
Note: A statement / work plan by a structural engineer supporting this will be
required.
Dependant Persons Must be maintained / monitored by relevant Government Authority. E.g.
Unit ( Relocatable Department of Human Services units. All other units will be treated as a
Unit) permanent residence.
Easement An area of land, or part of a lot reserved by law for a specific purpose, such as
the containment of sewerage / water assets.
Note: Authority assets are not necessarily contained within an easement.
Footings / Supporting part of structure below ground level. Includes pier and beam, strip,
Foundation pad and screw piles.
Ground Anchors System of tension rods / cables installed during construction which is used to
support structures below ground. E.g. Basement walls.
Habitable Any building that is constructed for or can be readily converted to be used for
occupancy.
Height Clearance Height of structure above ground level that is required to allow for unobstructed
access to a sewer main. Is measured from ground level to the height of the
structures wall. Applies to eaves, balconies, garages etc.
Lightweight material PVC material, Steel Sheeting etc.
Maintenance Hole An underground structure with a removable cover at ground level that allows
for human and machine access to a sewer main.
Maintenance Shafts An access shaft on the sewer main with a removable cover at ground level that
allows for machine access only to a sewer main.
DEFINITIONS
Non-structural Infill Concrete slab which if cut and removed will not compromise the structural
Slab integrity of the structure.
Property Connection A short length of pipe owned and operated by the Relevant Water Authority
Branch that services properties. It connects the properties sewer drain to the sewer
main.
Registered Trained / accredited personnel authorised to carry out specialist work on Water
Contractor Authority assets.
Sewer Rising Mains, A pipe that transfers sewerage under pressure from a pumping system.
Vacuum Lines and
Pressure Sewers.
1.ASSETS
Relevant Water Authority’s Standard Conditions will apply
ITEM ASSET CRITERIA
NOTE:
If requested, the Relevant Water Authority can perform this inspection. A
standard fee applies.
1.0m horizontal clearance from the outside edge of the sewer main, or
to be outside of easement (whichever is greater)
Footings / foundations must extend to a minimum depth to the angle of
repose to the invert level of the sewer main, to ensure that no
additional load will be placed on the sewer by the structure.
1.2 Sewer mains up Works over sewer mains greater than 3.5m deep are not permitted.
to and including
225mm Works adjacent to sewer mains greater than 3.5m deep require a
diameter greater clearance of:
than 3.5m deep
1.0m horizontal clearance from the outside edge of the sewer main, or
to be outside of the easement (whichever is greater)
Footings / foundations must extend to a minimum depth to the angle of
repose to the invert level of the sewer main, to ensure that no
additional load will be placed on the sewer by the structure.
24-hour access is required.
NOTE:
City West Water will consider works being constructed over a sewer main
deeper than 3.5m on a case-by-case basis. In these circumstances the
footings must be founded to the depth of the sewer or on bedrock. A soil
test/geotechnical report will be required verifying this.
1.3 Concrete sewer Works over concrete sewer mains are not permitted as concrete
main less than sewer mains have a higher risk of failure.
3.5m deep
RESIDENTIAL PR OPERTIES
NOTE:
Applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis where concrete
sewer mains can be relined / replaced from maintenance hole to
maintenance hole. All works will be at the owner’s expense. Details of this
option will be investigated upon request.
1.0m horizontal clearance from the outside edge of the sewer main, or
to be outside of the easement (whichever is greater)
Footings / foundations must extend to a minimum depth to the angle of
repose to the invert level of the sewer main, to ensure that no
additional load will be placed on the sewer by the structure.
1.4 Sewer mains Works over sewer mains greater than 225mm in diameter are not
greater than permitted.
225mm
diameter Works adjacent to sewer mains greater than 225mm diameter require:
1.0m horizontal clearance from the outside edge of the sewer main, or
to be outside of the easement (whichever is greater)
Footings required will depend on the type of structure.
Height Clearance –
height clearance is taken to be height of the walls
1.0m horizontal clearance from the outside edge of the cover surround.
Footings required will depend on the type of structure.
Maintenance hole cover levels must match new surface levels. Where
alteration works are applicable the works are to be carried out by the
Relevant Water Authority at the owner’s expense.
Where a structure is to be constructed boundary to boundary, suitable
access (which meets OH & S guidelines) to the sewer maintenance
hole must be provided to allow maintenance equipment and personnel
access at all times.
NOTE:
Maintenance holes can only be opened by the Relevant Water Authority’s
authorised personnel.
NOTE:
Maintenance shafts can only be opened by the Relevant Water Authority’s
authorised personnel.
1.9 Sewer rising Structures over rising mains, vacuum lines and pressure mains are
mains, vacuum not permitted.
lines and
pressure NOTE:
sewers The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
sewer rising main, vacuum line and pressure sewer on individual
developments and therefore may require clearances greater than 1.0m.
The applicant is required to contact the Relevant Water Authority at the
design stage to obtain requirements.
1.10 Water Mains Works over water mains of any size are not permitted.
NOTE:
The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
water main on individual developments and therefore may require
clearances greater than 1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the
Relevant Water Authority at the design stage to obtain requirements.
NOTE:
Where this easement is no longer required for the provision of sewer /
water purposes the Relevant Water Authority may consider an application
to expunge or amend the easement.
NOTE:
If requested, the Relevant Water Authority can perform this inspection. A
standard fee applies.
B. Sewer mains up Works over sewer mains greater than 3.5m deep are not permitted.
to and including
225mm Works adjacent to sewer mains greater than 3.5m deep require a
diameter greater clearance of:
than 3.5m deep
1.0m horizontal clearance from the outside edge of the sewer main, or
to be outside of the easement (whichever is greater).
Footings / foundations must extend to a minimum depth to the angle
of repose to the invert level of the sewer main, to ensure that no
additional load will be placed on the sewer by the structure.
C. Concrete sewer Works over concrete sewer mains are not permitted as concrete
mains less than sewer mains have a higher risk of failure.
3.5m deep
24-hour unobstructed access is required.
NOTE:
Maintenance holes can only be opened by the Relevant Water Authority’s
authorised personnel.
NOTE:
Maintenance shafts can only be opened by the Relevant Water Authority’s
authorised personnel.
H. Sewer rising Structures over sewer rising mains, vacuum lines and pressure
mains, vacuum mains are not permitted.
lines and
pressure NOTE:
sewers The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
sewer rising main, vacuum line and pressure sewer on individual
developments and therefore may require clearances greater than 1.0m.
The applicant is required to contact the Relevant Water Authority at the
design stage to obtain requirements.
I. Water Mains Structures over water mains of any size are not permitted.
NOTE:
The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
water main on individual developments and therefore may require
clearances greater than 1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the
Relevant Water Authority at the design stage to obtain requirements.
J. Easements Approval will not be given where there is an easement in favour of the
reserved for Relevant Water Authority to provide sewer / water for future
sewerage / development.
water purposes Minimum horizontal clearances from the outside edge of an asset
containing no within an adjoining property will be required or outside of the
assets easement. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
24-hour access is required.
NOTE:
Where an easement is no longer required for the provision of sewer /
water purposes, the Relevant Water Authority may consider an application
to expunge or amend the easement.
M. Ground anchors Where ground anchors are to be used the following requirements are to
be met:
A plan showing the sewer main clearly plotted against the cross section
and the long section and showing 1.0m clearance is being met between
the ground anchors and the sewer main.
1.0m clearance being met will also need to be shown for any property
connection branches, inspection shaft and maintenance holes.
A site plan will be required showing the building in relation to the title
boundaries.
Care will need to be exercised when installing these tendons to
ensure that these clearances are obtained between the owner’s /
developer’s tendons and the Relevant Water Authority’s assets.
CCTV inspections will be required, one prior to works
commencing and a second inspection once works have been
completed, both at owner’s cost. This will allow the checking of the
condition of any sewer assets before and after ground anchors are
installed. The CCTV footage before and after works will also provide
evidence should repair works be required on the Relevant Water
Authority’s assets.
NOTE:
Any rectification works required due to damage caused by ground anchors
will be at owner / developer cost.
NOTE:
If requested, the Relevant Water Authority can perform this inspection. A
standard fee applies.
B. Sewer mains Works over sewer mains greater than 3.5m deep are not permitted.
up to and
including Works adjacent to sewer mains greater than.3.5m deep require a
225mm clearance of:
diameter
greater than 1.0m horizontal clearance from the outside edge of the sewer main,
3.5m deep or to be outside of the easement (whichever is greater).
Pad footings / foundations are permitted.
Where pad footings are not structurally acceptable, footings /
foundations must extend to a minimum depth to the angle of repose
to the invert level of the sewer main, to ensure that no additional load
will be placed on the sewer by the structure.
NOTE:
City West Water will consider works being constructed over a sewer main
deeper than 3.5m on a case-by-case basis. In these circumstances the
footings must be founded to the depth of the sewer or on bedrock. A soil
test / geotechnical report will be required verifying this.
C. Concrete Works over concrete sewer mains are not permitted as concrete
sewer main sewer mains have a higher risk of failure.
less than 3.5m
deep 24-hour unobstructed access is required.
NOTE:
Applications traversing a concrete sewer main may be considered on a
case-by-case basis where concrete sewers can be relined from
maintenance hole to maintenance hole, at the owner’s expense. Details
of this option will be investigated upon request.
CCTV inspection will be required at the owner’s expense.
1.0m horizontal clearance from the outside edge of the cover surround.
Pad footings / foundations are permitted.
Where pad footings are not structurally acceptable, footings /
foundations must extend to a minimum depth to the angle of repose
to the invert level of the sewer main, to ensure that no additional load
will be placed on the sewer by the structure.
Maintenance hole cover levels must match new surface levels. Where
alteration works are applicable the works are to be carried out by the
Relevant Water Authority at the owner’s expense.
Where a structure is to be constructed boundary to boundary, suitable
access (which meets OH & S guidelines) to the sewer maintenance
hole must be provided to allow maintenance equipment and
personnel access at all times.
Driven piles are not permitted.
NOTE:
Maintenance holes can only be opened by the Relevant Water Authority’s
authorised personnel.
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Guidelines for Proposed Works Over / Adjacent to Water Authority Assets up to and including 225mm diameter | 17
NOTE:
Maintenance shafts can only be opened by the Relevant Water
Authority’s authorised personnel.
H. Sewer rising Structures over sewer rising mains, vacuum lines and pressure
mains, vacuum mains are not permitted.
lines and
pressure NOTE:
sewers The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
sewer rising main, vacuum line and pressure sewer on individual
developments and therefore may require clearances greater than
1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the Relevant Water Authority at
the design stage to obtain requirements.
I. Water Mains Structures over water mains of any size are not permitted.
NOTE:
The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
water main on individual developments and therefore may require
clearances greater than 1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the
Relevant Water Authority at the design stage to obtain requirements.
J. Easements Approval will not be given where there is an easement in favour of the
reserved for Relevant Water Authority to provide sewer / water for future
sewerage / development.
water Minimum horizontal clearances from the outside edge of an asset
purposes within an adjoining property will be required or outside of the
containing no easement. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
assets 24-hour access is required.
NOTE:
Where this easement is no longer required for the provision of sewer /
water purposes, the Relevant Water Authority may consider an
application to expunge or amend the easement.
NOTE:
If requested, the Relevant Water Authority can perform this inspection. A
standard fee applies.
NOTE:
If requested, the Relevant Water Authority can perform this inspection. A
standard fee applies.
B. Sewer mains Works over sewer mains greater than 3.5m deep are not permitted.
up to and
including Works adjacent to sewer mains greater than 3.5m deep require a
225mm clearance of:
diameter
greater than 1.0m horizontal clearance from the outside edge of the sewer main,
3.5m deep or to be outside of the easement (whichever is greater),
Footings / foundations must extend to a minimum depth to the angle
of repose to the invert level of the sewer main, to ensure that no
additional load will be placed on the sewer by the structure.
NOTE:
City West Water will consider works being constructed over a sewer main
deeper than 3.5m on a case-by-case basis. In these circumstances the
footings must be founded to the depth of the sewer or on bedrock. A soil
test / geotechnical report will be required verifying this.
C. Concrete Works over concrete sewer mains are not permitted as concrete
sewer main sewer mains have a higher risk of failure.
less than 3.5m
deep 24-hour unobstructed access is required.
NOTE:
Applications traversing a concrete sewer main may be considered on a
case-by-case basis where concrete sewers can be relined from
maintenance hole to maintenance hole, at the owner’s expense. Details
of this option will be investigated upon request.
NOTE:
Maintenance holes can only be opened by the Relevant Water
Authority’s authorised personnel.
NOTE:
Maintenance shafts can only be opened by the Relevant Water
Authority’s authorised personnel.
H. Sewer rising Structures over sewer rising mains, vacuum lines and pressure
mains, vacuum mains are not permitted.
lines and
pressure NOTE:
sewers The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
sewer rising main, vacuum line and pressure sewer on individual
developments and therefore may require clearances greater than
1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the Relevant Water Authority
at the design stage to obtain requirements.
I. Water Mains Structures over water mains of any size are not permitted.
NOTE:
The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
water main on individual developments and therefore may require
clearances greater than 1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the
Relevant Water Authority at the design stage to obtain requirements.
NOTE:
Where this easement is no longer required for the provision of sewer /
water purposes the Relevant Water Authority may consider an
application to expunge or amend the easement.
NOTE:
If requested, the Relevant Water Authority can perform this inspection. A
standard fee applies.
NOTE:
If requested, the Relevant Water Authority can perform this inspection. A
standard fee applies.
B. Sewer mains Works over sewer mains greater than 3.5m deep are not permitted.
up to and
including Works adjacent to sewer mains greater than 3.5m deep require a
225mm clearance of:
diameter
greater than 1.0m horizontal clearance from the outside edge of the sewer main,
3.5m deep or to be outside of the easement (whichever is greater),
Pad footings / foundations are permitted.
Where pad footings are not structurally acceptable, footings /
foundations must extend to a minimum depth to the angle of repose
to the invert level of the sewer main, to ensure that no additional load
will be placed on the sewer by the structure.
NOTE:
City West Water will consider works being constructed over a sewer main
deeper than 3.5m on a case-by-case basis. In these circumstances the
footings must be founded to the depth of the sewer or on bedrock. A soil
test / geotechnical report will be required verifying this.
C. Concrete Works over concrete sewer mains are not permitted as concrete
sewer main sewer mains have a higher risk of failure.
less than 3.5m
deep 24-hour unobstructed access is required.
NOTE:
Applications traversing a concrete sewer main may be considered on a
case-by-case basis where concrete sewers can be relined from
maintenance hole to maintenance hole, at the owner’s expense. Details
of this option will be investigated upon request.
For Decking that traverses a sewer main a 1.2m square removable panel
must be formed within the decking where it traverses the property
connection branch for access. The inspection opening/ boundary trap
must be accessible through the removable panel.
NOTE:
Maintenance holes can only be opened by the Relevant Water Authority’s
authorised personnel.
NOTE:
Maintenance shafts can only be opened by the Relevant Water
Authority’s authorised personnel.
H. Sewer rising Structures over rising mains, vacuum lines and pressure mains are
mains, vacuum not permitted.
lines and
pressure NOTE:
sewers The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
sewer rising main, vacuum line and pressure sewer on individual
developments and therefore may require clearances greater than
1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the Relevant Water Authority at
the design stage to obtain requirements.
I. Water Mains Structures over water mains of any size are not permitted.
NOTE:
The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
water main on individual developments and therefore may require
clearances greater than 1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the
Relevant Water Authority at the design stage to obtain requirements.
J. Easements Approval will not be given where there is an easement in favour of the
reserved for Relevant Water Authority to provide sewer / water for future
sewerage / development.
water Minimum horizontal clearances from the outside edge of an asset
purposes within an adjoining property will be required or outside of the
containing no easement. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
assets
NOTE:
Where this easement is no longer required for the provision of sewer /
water purposes the Relevant Water Authority may consider an application
to expunge or amend the easement.
NOTE:
If requested, the Relevant Water Authority can perform this inspection. A
standard fee applies.
NOTE:
If requested, the Relevant Water Authority can perform this inspection. A
standard fee applies.
B. Sewer mains Works over sewer mains greater than 3.5m deep are not permitted.
up to and
including Works adjacent to sewer mains greater than 3.5m deep require a
225mm clearance of:
diameter
greater than 1.0m horizontal clearance from the outside edge of the sewer main,
3.5m deep or to be outside of the easement (whichever is greater).
Pad footings / foundations are permitted.
Where pad footings are not structurally acceptable, footings /
foundations must extend to a minimum depth to the angle of repose
to the invert level of the sewer main, to ensure that no additional load
will be placed on the sewer by the structure.
NOTE:
City West Water will consider works being constructed over a sewer main
deeper than 3.5m on a case-by-case basis.
C. Concrete Works over concrete sewer mains are not permitted as concrete
sewer main sewer mains have a higher risk of failure.
less than 3.5m
deep 24-hour unobstructed access is required.
NOTE:
Applications traversing a concrete sewer main may be considered on a
case-by-case basis where concrete sewers can be relined from
maintenance hole to maintenance hole, at the owner’s expense. Details
of this option will be investigated upon request.
NOTE:
City West Water will consider works being constructed over a sewer main
deeper than 3.5m on a case-by-case basis.
NOTE:
Maintenance holes can only be opened by the Relevant Water Authority’s
authorised personnel.
H. Sewer rising Structures over sewer rising mains, vacuum lines / pressure mains
mains, vacuum are not permitted.
lines and
pressure NOTE:
sewers The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
sewer rising main, vacuum line and pressure sewer on individual
developments and therefore may require clearances greater than
1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the Relevant Water Authority at
the design stage to obtain requirements.
I. Water Mains Structures over water mains of any size are not permitted.
NOTE:
Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed water
main on individual developments and therefore may require clearances
greater than 1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the Relevant
Water Authority at the design stage to obtain requirements.
J. Easements Approval will not be given where there is an easement in favour of the
reserved for Relevant Water Authority to provide sewer / water for future
sewerage / development.
water Minimum horizontal clearances from the outside edge of an asset
purposes within an adjoining property will be required or outside of the
containing no easement. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
assets 24-hour access is required.
NOTE:
Where this easement is no longer required for the provision of sewer /
water purposes the Relevant Water Authority may consider an application
to expunge or amend the easement.
NOTE:
If requested, the Relevant Water Authority can perform this inspection. A
standard fee applies.
B. Sewer mains Works over sewer mains greater than 3.5m deep are not permitted.
up to and
including Maximum fill allowed over sewer main is 1.0m.
225mm
diameter A minimum vertical cover of 600mm over the sewer main is required.
greater than
3.5m deep Works adjacent to sewer mains deeper than 3.5m require a clearance of:
1.0m horizontal clearance from the outside edge of the sewer main,
or to be outside of the easement (whichever is greater).
Pad footings / foundations are permitted.
Where pad footings are not structurally acceptable, footings /
foundations must extend to a minimum depth to the angle of repose
to the invert level of the sewer main, to ensure that no additional load
will be placed on the sewer by the structure.
NOTE:
City West Water will consider works being constructed over a sewer main
deeper than 3.5m on a case-by-case basis.
C. Concrete Works over concrete sewer mains are not permitted as concrete
sewer main sewer mains have a higher risk of failure.
less than 3.5m
deep 24-hour unobstructed access is required.
NOTE:
Applications traversing a concrete sewer main may be considered on a
case-by-case basis where concrete sewers can be relined from
maintenance hole to maintenance hole, at the owner’s expense. Details
of this option will be investigated upon request.
Pier and beam footings / foundation traversing the sewer main must
be a minimum 600mm away but no further than 1.0m.
Foundations traversing the property connection branch must maintain
a minimum 600mm vertical clearance.
NOTE:
Maintenance holes can only be opened by the Relevant Water Authority’s
authorised personnel.
NOTE:
Maintenance shafts can only be opened by the Relevant Water
Authority’s authorised personnel.
H. Sewer rising Structures over rising mains, vacuum lines and pressure mains are
mains, vacuum not permitted.
lines and
pressure NOTE:
sewers The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
sewer rising main, vacuum line and pressure sewer on individual
developments and therefore may require clearances greater than
1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the Relevant Water Authority at
the design stage to obtain requirements.
I. Water Mains Structures over water mains of any size are not permitted.
NOTE:
Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed water
main on individual developments and therefore may require clearances
greater than 1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the Relevant
Water Authority at the design stage to obtain requirements.
J. Easements Approval will not be given where there is an easement in favour of the
reserved for Relevant Water Authority to provide sewer / water for future development.
sewerage / Minimum horizontal clearances from the outside edge of an asset
water within an adjoining property will be required or outside of the
purposes easement. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
containing no 24-hour access is required.
assets
NOTE:
Where this easement is no longer required for the provision of sewer /
water purposes the Relevant Water Authority may consider an application
to expunge or amend the easement.
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Guidelines for Proposed Works Over / Adjacent to Water Authority Assets up to and including 225mm diameter | 41
NOTE:
If requested, the Relevant Water Authority can perform this inspection. A
standard fee applies.
NOTE:
The owner will be responsible for the emptying and refilling of water
features. This must comply with the current water restrictions in place.
Works over sewer mains greater than 3.5m deep are not permitted.
1.0m horizontal clearance from the outside edge of the sewer main,
or to be outside of the easement (whichever is greater).
Pad footings / foundations are permitted.
Where pad footings are not structurally acceptable, footings /
foundations must extend to a minimum depth to the angle of repose
to the invert level of the sewer main, to ensure that no additional load
will be placed on the sewer by the structure.
NOTE:
City West Water will consider works being constructed over a sewer main
deeper than 3.5 metres deep on a case by case basis
C. Concrete Works over concrete sewer mains are not permitted as concrete
sewer main sewer mains have a higher risk of failure.
less than 3.5m
deep 24-hour unobstructed access is required.
NOTE:
Applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis where concrete
sewers can be relined from maintenance hole to maintenance hole, at the
owner’s expense. Details of this option will be investigated upon request.
E. Property RE S IDENT I A L
connection
branch Maximum fill allowed over property connection branch is 1.0m.
servicing own
property A minimum vertical cover of 600mm over the property connection
branch is required. (A cross sectional plan may be required. Must be
drawn to AHD levels.)
NOTE:
Maintenance holes can only be opened by the Relevant Water Authority’s
authorised personnel.
NOTE:
Maintenance shafts can only be opened by the Relevant Water
Authority’s authorised personnel.
H. Sewer rising Works over rising mains, vacuum lines and pressure mains are not
mains, vacuum permitted.
lines and
pressure NOTE:
sewers The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
sewer rising main, vacuum line and pressure sewer on individual
developments and therefore may require clearances greater than
1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the Relevant Water Authority at
the design stage to obtain requirements.
I. Water Mains Works over water mains of any size are not permitted.
NOTE:
Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed water
main on individual developments and therefore may require clearances
greater than 1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the Relevant
Water Authority at the design stage to obtain requirements.
J. Easements Approval will not be given where there is an easement in favour of the
reserved for Relevant Water Authority to provide sewer / water for future
sewerage / development.
water Minimum horizontal clearances from the outside edge of an asset
purposes within an adjoining property will be required or outside of the
containing no easement. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
assets 24-hour access is required.
NOTE:
Where this easement is no longer required for the provision of sewer /
water purposes the Relevant Water Authority may consider an application
to expunge or amend the easement.
C. Concrete RESIDENTIAL
sewer main
less than 3.5m A minimum 750mm vertical cover is to be maintained over the sewer
deep main.
No additional load is to be placed on the sewer main by the works.
COMMERCIAL
D. Property RESIDENTIAL
connection
branch A minimum 750mm vertical cover is to be maintained over the
servicing an property connection branch.
adjoining No additional load is to be placed on the property connection branch
property by the works.
COMMERCIAL
E. Property RESIDENTIAL
connection
branch A minimum 750mm vertical cover is to be maintained over the
servicing own property connection branch.
property No additional load is to be placed on the property connection branch
by the works.
COMMERCIAL
NOTE:
Maintenance holes can only be opened by the Relevant Water
Authority’s authorised personnel.
NOTE:
Maintenance shafts can only be opened by the Relevant Water
Authority’s authorised personnel.
NOTE:
Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed water
main on individual developments and therefore may require clearances
greater than 1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the Relevant
Water Authority at the design stage to obtain requirements.
Saunas
B. Sewer mains Works over sewer mains greater than 3.5m deep are not permitted.
up to and
including Works adjacent to sewer mains greater than 3.5m deep require a
225mm clearance of:
diameter
greater than 1.0m horizontal clearance from the outside edge of the sewer main,
3.5m deep or to be outside of the easement (whichever is greater).
Pad footings / foundations are permitted (not for below ground pools)
Where pad footings / foundations are not structurally acceptable
footings / foundations must extend to a minimum depth to the angle of
repose to the invert level of the sewer main, to ensure that no
additional load will be placed on the sewer by the structure.
24-hour access is required.
City West Water will consider works being constructed over a sewer main
deeper than 3.5m on a case-by-case basis.
C. Concrete Works over concrete sewer mains are not permitted as concrete
sewer main sewer mains have a higher risk of failure.
less than 3.5m
deep 24-hour unobstructed access is required.
NOTE:
Maintenance holes can only be opened by the Relevant Water Authority’s
authorised personnel.
NOTE:
Maintenance shafts can only be opened by the Relevant Water
Authority’s authorised personnel.
H. Sewer rising Structures over sewer rising mains, vacuum lines and pressure
mains, vacuum mains are not permitted.
lines and
pressure NOTE:
sewers The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
sewer rising main, vacuum line and pressure sewer on individual
developments and therefore may require clearances greater than
1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the Relevant Water Authority at
the design stage to obtain requirements.
I. Water Mains Structures over water mains of any size are not permitted.
NOTE:
The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
water main on individual developments and therefore may require
clearances greater than 1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the
Relevant Water Authority at the design stage to obtain requirements.
J. Easements Approval will not be given where there is an easement in favour of the
reserved for Relevant Water Authority to provide sewer / water for future
sewerage / development.
water Minimum horizontal clearances from the outside edge of an asset
purposes within an adjoining property will be required or outside of the
containing no easement. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
assets 24-hour access is required.
NOTE:
Where this easement is no longer required for the provision of sewer /
water purposes the Relevant Water Authority may consider an application
to expunge or amend the easement.
A. Sewer mains A minimum 600mm vertical clearance over the sewer main is to be
up to and maintained.
including Must be supported on the existing ground or plain concrete only.
225mm Tanks are to be movable, i.e. constructed of prefabricated and
diameter and lightweight material.
less than 3.5m
deep NOTE:
(excluding Owner will be responsible for the emptying and refilling of water tank.
concrete This must comply with the current water restrictions in place.
sewers)
B. Sewer mains Works over sewer mains greater than 3.5m deep are not permitted.
up to and
including Works adjacent to sewer mains greater than 3.5m deep require a
225mm clearance of:
diameter
greater than 1.0m horizontal clearance from the outside edge of the sewer main,
3.5m deep or to be outside of the easement (whichever is greater).
Must be supported on the existing ground or plain concrete only.
City West Water will consider works being constructed over a sewer main
deeper than 3.5m on a case-by-case basis.
C. Concrete Works over concrete sewer mains are not permitted as concrete
sewer main sewer mains have a higher risk of failure.
less than 3.5m
deep 24-hour unobstructed access is required.
NOTE:
The owner will be responsible for the emptying and refilling of the water
tank. This must comply with the current water restrictions in place.
NOTE:
Maintenance holes can only be opened by the Relevant Water
Authority’s authorised personnel.
NOTE:
Maintenance shafts can only be opened by the Relevant Water
Authority’s authorised personnel.
H. Sewer rising Structures over sewer rising mains, vacuum lines and pressure
mains, vacuum mains are not permitted.
lines and
pressure NOTE:
sewers The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
sewer rising main, vacuum line and pressure sewer on individual
developments and therefore may require clearances greater than
1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the Relevant Water Authority
at the design stage to obtain requirements.
I. Water Mains Structures over water mains of any size are not permitted.
NOTE:
The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
water main on individual developments and therefore may require
clearances greater than 1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the
Relevant Water Authority at the design stage to obtain requirements.
NOTE:
Where this easement is no longer required for the provision of sewer /
water purposes the Relevant Water Authority may consider an
application to expunge or amend the easement.
NOTE:
If requested, Relevant Water Authority can perform this inspection. A
standard fee applies.
A. Sewer mains If the proposed structure is to be situated within 750mm of the sewer
cont. up to and main, as shown on Relevant Water Authority’s asset plan, confirmation of
including the sewer’s actual location may need to be determined by the Relevant
225mm Water Authority’s approved representative. This is required as existing
diameter and fences, for example, may not be positioned as per title boundaries).
less than 3.5m
deep NOTE:
(excluding If requested, the Relevant Water Authority can perform this inspection. A
concrete standard fee applies.
sewers)
cont.
B. Sewer mains Works over sewer mains greater than 3.5m deep are not permitted.
up to and
including Works adjacent to sewer mains deeper than 3.5m require a clearance
225mm of:
diameter
greater than 1.0m horizontal clearance from the outside edge of the sewer main,
3.5m deep or to be outside of the easement (whichever is greater).
Pad footings / foundations are permitted.
Where pad footings are not structurally acceptable, footings /
foundations must extend to a minimum depth to the angle of repose
to the invert level of the sewer main, to ensure that no additional load
will be placed on the sewer by the structure.
City West Water will consider works being constructed over a sewer main
deeper than 3.5m on a case-by-case basis.
C. Concrete Works over concrete sewer mains are not permitted as concrete
sewer main sewer mains have a higher risk of failure.
less than 3.5m
deep 24-hour unobstructed access is required.
NOTE:
Applications to traverse a concrete sewer main may be considered on a
case-by-case basis where concrete sewers can be relined from
maintenance hole to maintenance hole, at the owner’s expense. Details
of this option will be investigated upon request.
NOTE:
Maintenance holes can only be opened by the Relevant Water
Authority’s authorised personnel.
NOTE:
Maintenance shafts can only be opened by the Relevant Water
Authority’s authorised personnel.
H. Sewer rising Works over rising mains, vacuum lines and pressure mains are not
mains, vacuum permitted.
lines and
pressure NOTE:
sewers The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
sewer rising main, vacuum line and pressure sewer on individual
developments and therefore may require clearances greater than
1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the Relevant Water Authority
at the design stage to obtain requirements.
I. Water Mains Works over water mains of any size are not permitted.
NOTE:
The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
water main on individual developments and therefore may require
clearances greater than 1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the
Relevant Water Authority at the design stage to obtain requirements.
NOTE:
Where this easement is no longer required for the provision of sewer /
water purposes the Relevant Water Authority may consider an
application to expunge or amend the easement.
B. Sewer mains Works over sewer mains greater than 3.5m deep are not permitted.
up to and
including Works adjacent to sewer mains greater than 3.5m deep require a
225mm clearance of:
diameter
greater than 1.0m horizontal clearance from the outside edge of the sewer main,
3.5m deep or to be outside of the easement (whichever is greater)
Footings / foundations must extend to a minimum depth to the angle
of repose to the invert level of the sewer main, to ensure that no
additional load will be placed on the sewer by the structure.
24-hour access is required.
C. Concrete Works over concrete sewer mains are not permitted as concrete
sewer main sewer mains have a higher risk of failure.
less than 3.5m
deep 24-hour unobstructed access is required.
NOTE:
Maintenance holes can only be opened by the Relevant Water Authority’s
authorised personnel.
NOTE:
Maintenance shafts can only be opened by the Relevant Water
Authority’s authorised personnel.
H. Sewer rising Works over rising mains, vacuum lines and pressure mains are not
mains, vacuum permitted.
lines and
pressure NOTE:
sewers The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
sewer rising main, vacuum line and pressure sewer on individual
developments and therefore may require clearances greater than
1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the Relevant Water Authority at
the design stage to obtain requirements.
I. Water Mains Works over water mains of any size are not permitted.
NOTE:
The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
water main on individual developments and therefore may require
clearances greater than 1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the
Relevant Water Authority at the design stage to obtain requirements.
J. Easements Approval will not be given where there is an easement in favour of the
reserved for Relevant Water Authority to provide sewer / water for future
sewerage / development.
water Minimum horizontal clearances from the outside edge of an asset
purposes within an adjoining property will be required or to be outside of
containing no easement (whichever is greater). This will be assessed on a case-
assets by-case basis.
Footings / foundation must extend a minimum depth to the angle of
repose to the invert level of the sewer main, to ensure that no
additional load will be placed on the sewer by the structure.
24-hour access is required.
NOTE:
Where this easement is no longer required for the provision of sewer /
water purposes the Relevant Water Authority may consider an application
to expunge or amend the easement.
1.0m horizontal clearance from the outside edge of the sewer main
D. Property RESIDENTIAL
connection
branch Works adjacent to an adjoining property connection branch require:
servicing an
adjoining A minimum 600mm horizontal clearance from the edge of the
property property connection branch.
1.0m horizontal clearance from the outside edge of the sewer main.
E. Property RESIDENTIAL
connection
branch Works adjacent to property connection branch require:
servicing own
property A minimum 600mm horizontal clearance from the edge of the
property connection branch.
NOTE:
Maintenance holes can only be opened by the Relevant Water Authority’s
authorised personnel.
NOTE:
Maintenance shafts can only be opened by the Relevant Water
Authority’s authorised personnel.
H. Sewer rising Works over rising mains, vacuum lines and pressure mains are not
mains, vacuum permitted.
lines and
pressure NOTE:
sewers The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
sewer rising main, vacuum line and pressure sewer on individual
developments and therefore may require clearances greater than
1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the Relevant Water Authority at
the design stage to obtain requirements.
I. Water Mains Works over water mains of any size are not permitted.
NOTE:
Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed water
main on individual developments and therefore may require clearances
greater than 1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the Relevant
Water Authority at the design stage to obtain requirements.
J. Easements RESIDENTIAL
reserved for
sewerage / Approval will not be given where there is an easement in favour of the
water Relevant Water Authority to provide sewer / water for future
purposes development.
containing no Minimum horizontal clearances from the outside edge of an asset
assets within an adjoining property will be required or outside of the
easement. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
24-hour access is required.
NOTE:
Where this easement is no longer required for the provision of sewer /
water purposes the Relevant Water Authority may consider an application
to expunge or amend the easement.
NOTE:
If requested, the Relevant Water Authority can perform this inspection. A
standard fee applies.
NOTE:
Maintenance holes can only be opened by the Relevant Water Authority’s
authorised personnel.
NOTE:
Maintenance shafts can only be opened by the Relevant Water
Authority’s authorised personnel.
H. Sewer rising Works over rising mains, vacuum lines and pressure mains are not
mains, vacuum permitted.
lines and
pressure NOTE:
sewers The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
sewer rising main, vacuum line and pressure sewer on individual
developments and therefore may require clearances greater than
1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the Relevant Water Authority at
the design stage to obtain requirements.
I. Water Mains Works over water mains of any size are not permitted.
NOTE:
The Relevant Water Authority will assess the potential impact of a failed
water main on individual developments and therefore may require
clearances greater than 1.0m. The applicant is required to contact the
Relevant Water Authority at the design stage to obtain requirements.
J. Easements Approval will not be given where there is an easement in favour of the
reserved for Relevant Water Authority to provide sewer / water for future development.
sewerage /
water A minimum 1.0m horizontal clearance from the outside edge of an
purposes asset within an adjoining property will be required or outside of the
containing no easement. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
assets 24-hour access is required.
NOTE:
Where this easement is no longer required for the provision of sewer /
water purposes the Relevant Water Authority may consider an application
to expunge or amend the easement.
A plan showing the sewer main clearly plotted against the cross section
and the long section showing 1.0m clearance is being met between the
ground anchors and the sewer main
1.0m clearance being met will also need to be shown for any property
connection branches, inspection shaft and maintenance holes.
A site plan will be required showing the building in relation to the title
boundaries.
Care will need to be taken when installing these tendons to ensure
that these clearances are obtained between the owner’s tendons and
the Relevant Water Authority’s assets.
CCTV inspections will be required, one prior to works
commencing and a second inspection once works have been
completed both at owners cost. This will allow the checking of the
condition of any sewer assets before ground anchors are installed
and one after installation. The CCTV footage before and after works
will also provide evidence should repair works be required on the
Relevant Water Authority’s assets.
NOTE:
Any rectification works required due to damage caused by ground
anchors will be at owner / developer cost.
D I A G RA M S
MAINTENANCE HOLE
MAINTENANCE SHAFT
RETAINING WALLS
GROUND ANCHORS
UTILITIES